Cuisine: Brunch (Chinese, Western)
English menu? Yes
Kids’ menu? Yes
General kid friendliness of menu: An outstanding array of fresh food.
Staff: Helpful English-speaking staff.
Bathroom: Big clean stalls with Western toilets.
Best dishes for kids: Fresh, handmade pasta and pizza. And plenty of desserts, including cakes, ice cream, and chocolates.
Kids’ play area? Yes. The play area includes a TV, a Wii, mini-slides and toys.
Seating: A range of tables and booths, as well as small tables and stools for dining in the kids’ play area.
Price: RMB 388 (free-flow champagne), RMB 348 (wine, cocktails and soft drinks), RMB 308 (soft drinks and juice), half price for kids (6-12 years), free (kids under 5). All prices are subject to a 15% service fee.
Accepts credit cards? Yes
Must order item: Any of the pastas. Also, the lobster compliments the meal.
In a nutshell: This lavish buffet delivers fresh food in a classy, modern setting with live music. When not in the play room, children can watch a chef make pasta by hand.
Sun 11.30am-3pm. 5/F, Vasco’s, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing East Street, Dongcheng District (5812 8888 ext 8411)希尔顿王府井酒店,东城区王府井东街8号
This article is excerpted from the beijingkids Jan/Feb 2012 issue. View it in PDF form here or contact distribution@beijing-kids.com to find out where you can pick up your free copy.